Safety Coordinator at Nucor Corporation in Wallingford, Connecticut

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Division: Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc.



Location: Wallingford, CT, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A




Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.




Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.




About Nucor


Nucor Steel Connecticut is a division of Nucor Corporation, the largest recycler and the largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America. Connecticut's division manufactures a full line of products needed for vital infrastructure, residential and non-residential construction. Nucor has been ranked No. 1 on Fortune Magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies in our industry, is included on Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, and recently has been added to Barron's list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies. The key to Nucor's success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 31,000Nucor teammates and be part of a history of long-term sustainability and stability.




Basic Job Functions:


Nucor Steel Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Safety Coordinator. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with plant personnel to maintain a robust teammate driven safety culture
• Promoting workplace safety by identifying and controlling potential hazards
• Developing new and/or reviewing current safety programs to determine their adequacy
• Safety and health training and auditing
• Helping with safety groups or safety focus within division.

Candidate will perform moderate physical activity such as walking in all areas of a large industrial facility, climbing stairs/fixed ladders, working at an elevated location, standing for prolonged periods of time. The focus of this role is to support the division with reporting metrics, and to be a resource to help drive continuous safety improvement as we strive to become the world's safest steel company. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards always.




Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain, develop, and improve teammate driven safety system

Detailed Selection Criteria:



Occupational Safety: Using knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, strategies, and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws and regulations to promote standards as well as working to continuously improve processes to ensure safety of all individuals.
Communication: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
Leadership Presence & Courage: Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting changed, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflicts as needed.
Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.
Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
Problem Solving: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Training & Development: Identifying the training needs of the division and effectively developing and implementing training and processes in order to help others improve their knowledge and skills to work safely and effectively. This includes continually evaluating progress.




Preferred Qualifications:


Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.

Manufacturing Experience (Steel preferred)

Experience working with Safety Management Systems & Standards in the steel manufacturing environment.

Medical Training CPR/First Aid or First Responder or EMT



Compensation Data


Compensation for this position is non-exempt and based on experience with hourly rate range starting at $30.89 per hour.
Position is eligible for ROA Bonus & Profit Share (if applicable)



Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace




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